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Cyprus

Jurisdiction: Cyprus

With a court system based on common law, Cyprus courts are known for their professionalism, impartiality, and efficiency. The language used in court proceedings is Greek, but English may also be used before the Commercial and the Admiralty Courts.

Our litigation services in Cyprus offer a comprehensive approach to resolving legal disputes, with a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. We will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and goals, and develop customized litigation strategies. Whether you are involved in a civil or corporate dispute, a fraud case, or a commercial matter, or whether you are facing a personal legal matter, our Cyprus based litigation team backed up when and if needed by our London based barristers is uniquely-equipped to provide you with the legal representation you need.

England & Wales

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

The UK courts are renowned for upholding the rule of law and delivering justice impartially. Based on common law, judicial decisions are based on precedent and custom rather than statutory law.

The legal system in the UK is complex, with separate courts for different types of cases, ranging from small claims courts to the highest court, the Supreme Court.

Our team of London barristers lead by Timothy Frith and Angelos Paphitis are widely respected for their high level of professionalism, which is characterized by a range of qualities and attributes. Some of the key qualities of our London based team include deep knowledge of the law along with extensive experience in their area of practice, analytical skills able to analyze complex legal issues and identify key arguments, advocacy skills, effective communication and strong argumentation, a keen eye for detail, high standards of professionalism, including punctuality and reliability, what characterises our team of barristers, personalized care to our clients.

Bermuda

Jurisdiction: Bermuda

The Bermuda courts are known for their independence, impartiality, and efficiency. The judicial system in Bermuda is based on English common law with final appeals taking place before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Councils (JCPC) which sits in London.

At AGP Law, we are fortunate to have senior litigator and arbitrator Timothy Frith on our team. Mr. Frith is called to the Bar of Bermuda and together with the rest of our London based team of barristers has extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of disputes in Bermuda. His expertise includes commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and international arbitration, and he has successfully represented clients in some of the most complex and high-profile cases in Bermuda. Mr. Frith's reputation for excellence in litigation and arbitration is a testament to the high-quality services we offer at our firm.

Dubai

Jurisdiction: UAE (Dubai)

AGP Law established its UAE presence in July 2022 with the creation of the UAE Corporate and Business Consulting Services office(link to uae web), a significant milestone in our 17-year history. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a leading global financial centre with its own independent legal system based on English common law. DIFC Courts are renowned for their efficiency and sophistication in handling a wide range of commercial disputes.

At AGP Law, we are proud to offer top-quality litigation services in the DIFC Courts, with a team of highly experienced litigators and barristers led by Angelos Paphitis, Maria Constantinou, and Timothy Frith. Our team has a deep understanding of the DIFC legal system and a proven track record of success in representing clients in complex international commercial disputes. We offer a range of litigation services, including commercial litigation and arbitration, and we are proud to be one of the leading litigation firms in the region.

To view AGP’s full service offering out of the Dubai office, please click here: UAE Corporate Services - AGP & Co (agplaw.com/uae).

Medical & Clinical Negligence

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Today's society requires that medical and nursing treatment is of highest standards, both in terms of treatment as well and technicality. People are willing to go a step further and pay more with regards to health and wellness. Nevertheless, not everything goes well; mistakes do happen.

We will guide you all the way through. We ensure that, prior to entering into a legal dispute with your medical practitioner, you are aware of your chances of success. We ensure that we do have beforehand a medical report proving your injury and your rights as well as arguing on the medical negligence involved. You need to be assured that in case you end up in a court hearing, you will have specialist witnesses by your side; otherwise the whole action may be deemed to fail.

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Medical Accidents

A medical accident does not necessarily mean medical negligence. Despite the disappointment that may be the outcome of an unsuccessful treatment, it is not always linked to negligence. All treatments carry risks and patients ought to be warned of such risks.

Cyprus law on negligence, based entirely on English common law, awards compensation for treatments that went wrong if it can be proved that the treatment was negligent; this means that you need to prove that the treatment's duty of care fell below the standard that would generally be acceptable as reasonable for the particular area of your treatment.

Medical Negligence Cases

Medical negligence cases are fiercely defended. It is a highly specialist area so it is important that your lawyer has previous experience on this area of the law.

Our lawyers have the experience to organize, together with you, the team of experts that will combine their skills in order to prove your case.

Surgical errors and misdiagnosis are the most frequent cases involving medical negligence in Cyprus.

The Law

The law on medical negligence in Cyprus is based on English common law. The claimant/patient on a medical negligence case needs to prove, on the "balance of probabilities", that the medical practitioner has been negligent (acted negligent or failed to act). The standard of care for such cases is "what would reasonably be expected".

It is important to have in mind that despite the fact that you may prove negligence on the part of the medical practitioner, you must still prove that the negligence is what has caused your injury. It is common for the medical practitioner to allege, in defending him/her self, that the injury occurred form other events but not from the treatment. In this respect, a specialist (medical practitioner) will need to argue on your behalf.

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